About Chalk Lake
Number of accommodations: 11
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Fishing
Hiking
Swimming
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2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Water Access
- Lake Access
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Reviews (170)
What Guests Are Saying
Chalk Lake Campground offers excellent access to a lake, river, and numerous hiking trails, making it ideal for families and group camping. Camp host Randy receives high praise for his friendliness and helpfulness, contributing to the campground's clean and well-maintained environment. While some sites are close together and lack shade, the stunning views, tranquil sounds of the creek, and proximity to local attractions enhance the overall experience for visitors.
What Guests Are Saying
Chalk Lake Campground offers excellent access to a lake, river, and numerous hiking trails, making it ideal for families and group camping. Camp host Randy receives high praise for his friendliness and helpfulness, contributing to the campground's clean and well-maintained environment. While some sites are close together and lack shade, the stunning views, tranquil sounds of the creek, and proximity to local attractions enhance the overall experience for visitors.
Review Summary
Mary E
VerifiedJuly 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: CHAL
The camp host was AHMAZING and our site was just incredible…. With a raging river ahead of us and a mountain behind us. Best campsite EVER! Loved it!
Mary E
VerifiedJuly 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: CHAL
The camp host was AHMAZING and our site was just incredible…. With a raging river ahead of us and a mountain behind us. Best campsite EVER! Loved it!
Jennifer J
VerifiedJuly 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: CHAL
Our favorite campground in Colorado! Clean, friendly (Randy is a fantastic camp host!) and perfect being right on Chalk Creek.
Jennifer J
VerifiedJuly 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: CHAL
Our favorite campground in Colorado! Clean, friendly (Randy is a fantastic camp host!) and perfect being right on Chalk Creek.
Lisa M
VerifiedJuly 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: CHAL
Not private, campsites very close to each other
John G
VerifiedJuly 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: CHAL
The campground host does a great job at maintaining this site and working with visitors to ensure they have a great stay.
Lisa M
VerifiedJuly 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: CHAL
Not private, campsites very close to each other
John G
VerifiedJuly 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: CHAL
The campground host does a great job at maintaining this site and working with visitors to ensure they have a great stay.
Anna N
VerifiedJuly 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: CHAL
The camp ground is located in an absolutely stunning valley with great views from all the campsites. We are tent campers and the weekend we were there, nearly all the other sites were being used by campers with RVs and generators that ran all day until the quiet hours at 10pm. The noise during the day from the generators was not great. It really took away from the beauty of the location. Maybe this was just an issue the weekend we were there.
Anna N
VerifiedJuly 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: CHAL
The camp ground is located in an absolutely stunning valley with great views from all the campsites. We are tent campers and the weekend we were there, nearly all the other sites were being used by campers with RVs and generators that ran all day until the quiet hours at 10pm. The noise during the day from the generators was not great. It really took away from the beauty of the location. Maybe this was just an issue the weekend we were there.
Location Chalk Lake
Address:
Salida Ranger District
Salida, CO, 81201
United States
From Buena Vista, Colorado, take Highway 285 south to Nathrop. Turn west on County Road 162 and travel 8 miles to the campground.
Chalk Lake Camp is accessible via Highway 285, which is approximately 8 miles from the campground when traveling from Nathrop.
Latitude & Longitude: 38.7128 / -106.234
Elevation: 2669 feet
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
